Source: Street Smart
The sounds of cars and focused concentration are filling Hampton Downs Motorsport Park over the next two weeks, as more than 200 young drivers and their caregivers take part in the highly anticipated Street Smart driven by Tony Quinn Foundation Road Safety programme – now in full swing at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park across five dates in July.
Taking place on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 13th, the training days represent the largest-ever delivery in one school holiday period of the Street Smart programme at a single venue, reflecting surging demand from teens and families eager to boost road safety and real-world driving skills.
Street Smart Programme Director Hayden Dickason says the response has been overwhelming.
“It’s been incredible to see so many young people and parents embracing this opportunity. From day one, the engagement has been high, and the impact even higher – it’s clear that this hands-on practical approach is making a difference.”
Participants are guided through seven interactive activities covering everything from hazard awareness and safe following distances to distraction management, braking control and emergency reactions — all delivered in a controlled environment with expert instruction.
With several days already complete and more sessions still to come, feedback from attendees has been enthusiastic.
Hampton Downs attendee, Zach said he found the peripheral vision activity the most challenging,
“I was so focussed on completing the task I completely missed the things sitting out to the side”, says Zach. He recomm
